

At The MFG Meeting 2026, discussions occurred about the future of manufacturing, specifically the fastest-evolving sub-industries: advanced biomanufacturing, which is creating new opportunities for traditional manufacturers.


Mark Osterstock founded Q-Mark Manufacturing to fill a gap for coordinate measuring machines. AMT membership helped the business grow and be competitive worldwide.


The legal battle over the administration’s Section 122 tariffs has escalated significantly since early May, adding another layer of uncertainty for manufacturers already navigating a rapidly shifting trade environment.
AMT will transition IMTS and AMT product sales functions in-house while both organizations explore new ways to collaborate and serve the manufacturing community.


As a third-generation manufacturing leader, Andy Chu, vice president of Supertec Machinery, operates with a clear philosophy: “Data is power: leveraging AMT research and events to gain a competitive edge.”


In an age of AI and automation, Markus Stolmar makes it clear: people still drive manufacturing. From the shop floor to the CEO, his story shows why human skill remains the ultimate advantage.


Our summer economic webinar; sustained demand for manufacturing technology; AI-driven business value; and more.
Shipments of cutting tools totaled $259.3 million in March 2026, increasing 15.2% from February 2026 and 24.6% from March 2025. Year-to-date shipments totaled $705.1 million, up 15.9% from the same period in 2025.


From Google's largest foreign investment to date to new aerospace facilities and back-to-back months of PMI expansion, India's industrial momentum this spring is hard to ignore. For more industry intel and other tidbits, read on.


This week’s update highlights leadership changes at Allied Machine, Verisurf, ECI, and Rego-Fix, a new partnership between YCM and Technical Equipment Sales, national recognition for NCDMM, and major federal project funding awarded through America Makes.